Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Occupational Outlook Handbook, American Psychological Association, Blue-Collar Worker

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Matthew Maxwell-Smith

Document Summary

Examining personal characteristics and family influences: personal characteristics. Choosing a career is best managed by those who have secure attachments and a self- efficacy about work. Intelligence predicts likelihood of entering particular professions but is not an absolute predictor of career success. Specific aptitudes (e. g. , artistic talent) are more important than general intelligence. Social skills contribute to success in many careers. Careers ideally match one"s interests in the world and contribute to motivation. It is best to find a career that is compatible with one"s personality: family influences. Career choices are influenced by family background because parents and children often attain similar levels of education. Thus: middle-income background is associated with high-paying professions, low-income background is associated with blue collar occupations. Researching job characteristics: sources of career information include: The occupational outlook handbook a government document that serves as a comprehensive guide to occupations. It is also helpful to talk to individuals who work in particular fields of interest.